The Missouri State University community is saddened to hear of the loss of Dr. Marshall Gordon, who passed away May 17 at the age of 81. Gordon served as president of Missouri State University (then Southwest Missouri State University) from 1983-92. Under his leadership, enrollment exceeded 20,000 for the first time, bringing an economic impact of more than $1 million a day … [Read more...] about Missouri State remembers President Marshall Gordon
The Missouri State University Board of Governors has extended the employment contract of President Clifton M. “Clif” Smart III to June 30, 2026 – a 4-year extension of his existing contract. “We are extremely pleased with the direction of Missouri State University under President Smart’s guidance,” said Board Chair Carrie Tergin. “His … [Read more...] about Board approves contract extension for President Smart
The Missouri State University Board of Governors has given President Clifton M. “Clif” Smart III high marks on his annual performance evaluation. Smart presented his self-assessment to the Board in an executive session at its June meeting. The Board then completed an electronic survey that evaluated Smart in nine major categories: strategic leadership; educational leadership; … [Read more...] about Missouri State Board gives Smart high marks
In January and February, we learned that we should expect to receive less state funding this year than we received last year. This was not because our elected leaders are hostile toward higher education. In fact, they have told me repeatedly that they remain committed to higher education and are proud of the success we have achieved at Missouri State. Instead, funding will be … [Read more...] about A message from President Smart on budget cuts